Health and Safety
Important: Please click here for emergency fire, medical, or police assistance.
Important: If you are the victim of sexual violence, it is extremely important that you do not clean yourself until you receive a medical examination and any evidence can be collected. Other important methods of preserving evidence include refraining from washing clothing, sheets, or other relevant materials, and preserving any relevant electronic communications and media.
Important: Most of the numbers below are in international format. Clicking the numbers on your smartphone should automatically format them for local calling if you are calling from within South Korea.
Medical Resources
- Nasaret International Hospital
Address: 937-3, Dongchun-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
Korean Address: 인천광역시 연수구 먼우금로 98 나사렛국제병원
Phone: +82-32-899-9736
Services are available for areas including Korean medicine, cerebrovascular, joint, spine, rehabilitation and exercise therapy, stem cell therapy, emergency medicine, and health promotion. - Gachon University Gil Medical Center
Address: 1198, Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon
Korean Address: 인천광역시 남동구 남동대로774번길 21
Phone: +82-32-460-3213
Services are available for areas including bariatric, cardio cerebrovascular, joints and spine, cervical foraminotomy, neurosurgery, infertility, cancer, and check-ups. - Inha University Hospital
Address: 27 Inhang-ro, Sinheung-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon
Korean Address: 인천광역시 중구 인항로 27 인하대병원
Phone: +82-32-890-2080
Inha University Hospital is a large hospital system with services available for many different areas. Please click the link above for a full list of medical departments. - Catholic University of Korea Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital
Address: 56, Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon
Korean Address: 인천광역시 부평구 동수로 56
Phone: 1544-9004 (not in international format) - Yonsei University International Health Care Center
Address: 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Korean Address: 서울특별시 서대문구 연세로 50-1
Phone: +82-2-2228-5800
The Yonsei University Hospital is a large hospital system with services available for many different areas. Please click the link above for a full list of medical departments. - Charm Psychiatric Clinic
Address:Purun Medical building. 13th floor #3.
497-5, Inha-ro, Namgdong-gu, INCHEON
(Across the street Incheon Shinsegae Department store)
인천광역시 남동구 인하로 497-5 13층 3호
2) Subway Route
Incheon Subway Line 1.Incheon Terminal Station Exit 2 straight 200m.
Contact: +82-32-421-7738 / yskwonpsy@naver.com - Apple tree Psychiatric Clinic 사과나무정신건강의학과의원
Address: Songdo Town 3rd floor #302.
124, Harmony-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
(인천광역시 연수구 하모니로 124, 송도타운 3층 302호)
Phone: +82-32-834-0830
Address: MC 3068 (Incheon Global Campus Support Center, third floor)
Phone: +82-32-626-0553
At the Incheon Global Campus Health Center, the nurse on staff will be able to assist with services including treatment of minor illness or injury, symptom management, over-the-counter medication, vital signs, measurements and eyesight tests, depression screening, health consultations, and borrowing medical devices.
Clinic Hours
Monday ~ Friday: 09:00 – 17:30 (Closed Sat, Sun, National holiday in Korea)
Lunch break: 12:00 – 13:00
Contact
Phone: 82-32-626-0553
Fax: 82-32-626-0559
Location: Support Center(Multi-complex bldg.) 3rd floor #3068
In case of emergency call 119 (English service 02-119)
Medical Services
Treatment of illness/injuries, Symptom management, OTC medication
Vital signs (Blood pressure, Pulse oximeter, blood sugar test etc.)
Measurement of height and weight, BMI(Body Mass Index), Eyesight test
Depression screening test, Information of counseling center
Health consultations, Health care information
Provide nearest clinic/hospital information
Free rental services (wheelchair, crutches, arm sling, ice/hot pack)
Medical Emergency on Campus
- Nasaret International Hospital: 82-32-899-9999
- Inha University Hospital: 82-32-890-2114
- Gachon University Gil Medical Center: 1577-2299
During office hours, registered nurse will be available to help you.
Sexual Violence Prevention on Campus
If you have experienced sexual violence of any kind, your safety and medical needs are of primary concern. We encourage all members of our community to report all incidents of sexual violence and encourage victims to seek support and care.
- If in immediate danger, call the police 112
• Location: 217, Bangchuk-ro, Dong-gu, Incheon
• Phone: 82-32-582-1170~1, 1899-3075
- On campus: IGC Health Center 82-32-626-0553
The sooner a survivor works with a counselor and/or support group the better recovery.
- Health Center on campus: 82-32-626-0553
- Sexual Offense Services for 24hours: 1366 (Crisis phone)
• KSVRC (Korea Sexual Violence Relief Center)
• Contact: 82-2-338-5801, www.sisters.or.kr
* Do not wash until you get a medical exam for evidence collection.
Inquiry
Contact Youjin Cha R.N. B.S.N.
International visitors must submit a written application to the Narcotics Control Division of the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) before traveling. Please contact the MFDS for the application procedure and up-to-date information at +82-43-719-2813 or by e-mail at narcotics@korea.kr.
The Korean Customs Service at Incheon Airport has authority over which medications will be allowed to be carried into the country.
For more information, please look into their website http://www.mfds.go.kr/eng/index.do
General Advice and Recommendations:
- Investigate how to obtain the same or equivalent medications before departure, in case a replacement is needed due to loss, inadequate supply due to travel interruptions, or the need to resupply maintenance medications if the trip is long-term.
- Carry a written list of all medications taken, including trade and generic names, to facilitate obtaining medications.
- If unable to determine whether the same drug is available (or whether an equivalent version of a medication exists internationally), work with a health care provider (in the home country or locally at the destination) or with a local pharmacist to select an effective alternative medication.
- In general, mailing or couriering any kind of medication from one country to another is illegal.
Bringing Prescriptions from Outside of Korea:- Please refer the following information below with detailed instructions on bringing prescription medication to Korea.
* Application would be dismissed unless the complete documents are submitted at least 10 business days before arrival.
- Please refer the following information below with detailed instructions on bringing prescription medication to Korea.
Confidential Crisis Resources
- Incheon Sunflower Center
Address: 217, Bangchuk-ro, Dong-gu, Incheon
Korean Address: 인천광역시 동구 방축로 217
Provides rape kits, medical assistance, and help finding legal services. Only Korean is available. - Korea Sexual Violence Relief Center
Phone: +82-2-338-5801
Provides free information and counseling for victims of sexual violence. English service is limited, so please make initial contact via email at counsel@hotline.or.kror seek assistance from a Korean-speaker. - Migrant Women’s Emergency Hotline
Address: Seoul Global Center, Sixth Floor, 38 Jong-ro, Jongno 1(il).2(i).3(sam).4(sa), Jongno-gu, Seoul
Korean Address: 서울특별시 종로구 종로2.3.4가동 종로 38
Phone: 1577-1366(not in international format)
Provides help for crime victims including counseling services, medical support from designated hospitals, translation support, legal assistance, and shelter referrals. They also may provide attorneys for crime victims. English-language service is available. The hotline is open 24 hours. The office is open from Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
- Incheon Global Campus Health Center
Address: MC 3068 (Incheon Global Campus Support Center, third floor)
Phone: +82-32-626-0553
Services include treatment of minor illness or injury, symptom management, over-the-counter medication, vital signs, measurements and eyesight tests, depression screening, health consultations, and borrowing medical devices. - George Mason University Korea Counseling (Students Only)
Address: MC 3052 (Incheon Global Campus Support Center, third floor)
Email: wellness@gmu.edu
Phone: +82-32-626-6142
Provides individual and group counseling.
International Student Health Insurance
All international students admitted to GMUK are required by university policy to sign up for health insurance coverage. For more information, please visit the following link: Health Insurance
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